Spiritual IntelligenceSpiritual Intelligence
OverviewOverview
Recap of last sessionRecap of last session What is intelligenceWhat is intelligence Intelligence Quotient IQIntelligence Quotient IQ Intelligence and Mind – Tug of warIntelligence and Mind – Tug of war Emotional Quotient EQEmotional Quotient EQ Spiritual Quotient SQSpiritual Quotient SQ Achieving SQ through Bhakti YogaAchieving SQ through Bhakti Yoga
Recap of last sessionRecap of last session
Multiple thoughts inside mindMultiple thoughts inside mind Achieving concentration through will powerAchieving concentration through will power How Bhakti Yoga helps in concentration How Bhakti Yoga helps in concentration
Understanding the hierarchyUnderstanding the hierarchy
Reins - Mind
Horses - Senses
Passenger - Soul
Driver - Intelligence
Understanding the hierarchyUnderstanding the hierarchy
1.1. Soul is the passenger of material bodySoul is the passenger of material body
2.2. Intelligence is the driverIntelligence is the driver3.3. Mind is the driving instrument (reins)Mind is the driving instrument (reins)
4.4. Senses are the horsesSenses are the horses
What is intelligence
The capacity to acquire and apply knowledge
The faculty of thought and reasonAmerican Heritage dictionary
Refers to the power to analyse things in their proper perspective
Decision maker based on knowledge
What is intelligence
Discriminate - proposal made by the mind – beneficial or harmful
Knowledge refers to understanding what is spirit and what is matter
Measures or classifications Intelligence Quotient Emotional Intelligence Spiritual Intelligence
Intelligence Quotient A score derived from a set of standardized
tests Measures a person’s cognitive ability in
relation to their age group
Intelligence and Mind – tug of war
Intelligence and Mind – tug of war
When intelligence is stronger Reason prevails Decisions are made after due thought process Less prone to make impulsive judgements
When mind is stronger Feelings and emotions are more prominent Decisions are made without much thought More chances of making mistakes
Emotional Intelligence A type of social intelligence Ability to monitor one’s own and others’
emotions Use the information to guide one’s thinking
and actions
Sequence of events – failing intelligence
Contemplate on the objects of senses Attachment develops From such attachment strong desire to
enjoy arises When the strong desire to enjoy fails
anger arises
Sequence of events – failing intelligence
From anger complete delusion arises From delusion memory is bewildered When memory is bewildered intelligence is
lost When intelligence is lost one gets into
material consciousness
Spiritual intelligence Used to solve real problems of life
Birth, disease, old age and death Helps you understand
Who you are Why are you suffering Why was I born What is the meaning of my life
Getting Spiritual Intelligence through Bhakti YogaGetting Spiritual Intelligence through Bhakti Yoga
With intelligence seek out the position of soulWith intelligence seek out the position of soul Bringing the mind back from wanderingBringing the mind back from wandering Strengthen the mind by use of intelligenceStrengthen the mind by use of intelligence
Engage mind in God consciousness Engage mind in God consciousness
Acquire spiritual knowledgeAcquire spiritual knowledge